Holiday to Canada

qwerty1

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Joined : Feb 2009

Posts : 402

Posted 4/9/2009 5:12 PM (GMT 0)

I'm going on holiday to Canada for 2 weeks on the 18th of this month, however I'm just getting out of a flare and still taking a fair amount of medication. Although feeling alot better since being in hospital I still need to be careful as I don't want things to go backwards. I cannot find a travel insurance company to cover me for the Colitis, this seems to be because I've been in hospital twice within the past 12 months. I'm going to be staying with some friends over there so it'll be chilled out and I'll be looked after if need be! :)

However I just wondered whether I should take a note from the GP to explain why I'm bringing so many types of medication into the country or will it be ok? I just don't want any problems at the airport!

And maybe if you have any tips on ensuring I stay 'ok' while I'm over there, I obviously want to avoid unnecessary medical costs!!

fruitgirl

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Joined : Feb 2009

Posts : 7164

Posted 4/9/2009 5:55 PM (GMT 0)

It wouldn't be a bad idea to have a not from your doc, just in case. They shouldn't give you any issues, especially if your Rx are in the original container, but you never know. If any of your meds are liquid, I'd definitely have a note, as they might be in larger quantities than what's normally allowed. For instance, I use Rowasa, and there's no way I'm going to check it, yet it's in larger quantity than what the FAA allows in carry-ons. Rx drugs are exempt from this, but I'd still like to have a note from my doc just so there's less chance of a problem.

I guess just watch what you eat pretty carefully and make sure to take your meds faithfully...other than that, I don't have any suggestions! Hope you have a great time!!

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